MH-260 Her Space Holiday - XOXO, Panda And The New Kid RevivalPutting some space between himself and the computer that has provided the basis for so much of his recent work, Marc Bianchi has taken the last two years to focus on what got him into music in the first place, writing connective songs and working out the layers of sound he hears in his head. The results are a new persona, XOXO, Panda, and the reinforcement of the feelings of personal and artistic freedom that drive his music. Loose and carefree arrangements of guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, shakers, glockenspiel, and drums lay the foundation for vocal storytelling sing-a-longs. XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival is a brilliant calling card for Her Space Holiday’s newly awakened alter-ego, and a watershed moment in his growth as a songwriter and performer.

Guitar pop songs that are as charming as they are simple - Rolling Stone / That he can switch up styles so frequently and make solid records says something special about Bianchi - Pop Matters / Melodies have that wonderful undefinable quality that makes you want to hear them over and over... Killer indie pop cuts - Babysue

For this new release, Her Space Holiday - aka one man band Marc Bianchi - have embarked upon something of a departure from previous releases, completely abandoning the computer, and therefore the so-called 'indie-tronic' sound, that marked earlier HSH albums. The result is a folky, country-ish acoustic album that at times recalls former touring mate Bright Eyes and the quieter moments of alt-country pioneers Wilco. Pleasingly ramshackle and unpolished, the likes of "The New Kid Revival," "Sleepy Tigers" and "No More Good Ideas" are joyous slices of home-hewn pop, all handclaps and shakers, topped off by Bianchi's exuberant delivery, while "The Boys And Girls" is coloured by understated banjo and soft "ba-ba-ba" vocals. As re-inventions go, this one's a success. - Alternative Ulster